Beneteau at Cannes 2026: Which Boat Fits Your Life on the Water?
At the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, Beneteau brought together sailing yachts, motor cruisers and dayboats across three displays. From September 8 to 13, two motor yachts made their world premieres: the Gran Turismo 40 Open and Swift Trawler 43. Together with the wider showcase, they gave buyers a useful question to start with: How do you want to spend your time on the water?
For buyers in the Philippines and Indonesia, the answer can lead in very different directions. An afternoon with friends, a weekend escape, the pleasure of sailing or a longer family journey each calls for its own kind of boat. Here are the Cannes highlights—and where your search might begin.
Two world premieres, two approaches to motor cruising
The Gran Turismo 40 Open puts outdoor living at the centre of the experience. Its bow seating and adaptable cockpit offer places to gather throughout the day, while accommodation below makes a weekend aboard possible. Shown at Cannes in its Alpine Edition, it is worth considering if your ideal trip moves easily between entertaining at anchor, time in the water and an overnight stay.
The Swift Trawler 43 answers a different brief. Built around comfortable journeys and time spent aboard, it will appeal to owners who want the trip itself to be as rewarding as the destination. If you are planning regular cruises with family or guests, consider how its living spaces, storage and deck arrangement would serve the way you travel.
A Cannes highlight you can see in the Philippines
The Gran Turismo 35 brings this year’s showcase closer to home: a unit is available in stock in the Philippines.
Its adaptable cockpit and fold-down side terraces create more room to gather at anchor. Below deck, a convertible forward lounge, an additional berth, galley and enclosed head give an active day trip the flexibility to become an overnight escape. It is a compelling place to start for buyers who want a lively, sociable boat without giving up the option to stay longer.
“Cannes gave us plenty to talk about, but the Gran Turismo 35 gives buyers in the Philippines something even better: a boat they can step aboard now. I’d love to show you around, hear where you want to take it, and help you picture how it could fit your weekends on the water.”
— Thomas Cachera, CEO, Europa Yachts
For buyers seeking a larger express cruiser, the Gran Turismo 50 was also on display. Compare these boats around the people who will regularly join you, the time you expect to spend aboard and the berth you plan to use—not length alone.
When sailing is the point of the journey
Beneteau’s sailing display offered two distinct directions: Oceanis for considered cruising and First for sailors who put particular value on the experience at the helm.
The Oceanis 37.1 offers a manageable starting point for cruising yacht ownership. The Oceanis 47 adds a generous cockpit and a choice of interior arrangements, while the Oceanis 52 offers more space for longer stays aboard. The Oceanis Yacht 54 gives buyers another direction to explore among larger cruising yachts.
The First 36 SE and First 60 show the breadth of Beneteau’s performance sailing range. If you are deciding between First and Oceanis, start with the sailing you want to do, the crew you expect to have aboard and how you want to live on the boat once the sails come down.
From coastal days to longer motor journeys
Beyond the premieres, Beneteau’s motor yacht display included the Swift Trawler 37 Fly and Grand Trawler 63. Together with the Swift Trawler 43, they invite buyers to think about the length of their usual journey, the space they want aboard and the way they intend to operate the boat.
At the dayboat stand, the Antares 9, Antares 11 Coupe and Antares 12 Fly offered choices for coastal outings with overnight possibilities. The Flyer 9 SUNdeck and Flyer 10 Sport Top put open-air day boating more firmly in focus. Your usual guest count, preferred protection from the weather and appetite for staying overnight will help narrow the field.
Find the Beneteau that fits your plans
The breadth of Beneteau’s Cannes showcase makes the next step personal. Tell us where you intend to keep the boat, who will usually join you, how long you expect to be away and whether sailing or motor cruising draws you most. From there, we can help turn an impressive lineup into a shortlist that makes sense for you.
Europa Yachts represents Beneteau in the Philippines and Indonesia. The Gran Turismo 35 is in stock in the Philippines; the other models featured here are available by order. Explore Beneteau with Europa Yachts, or speak with a yacht specialist about the boat and configuration that fit your plans.
